Parkside Pharmacy

Each time I go in I am greeted with friendly people that always want to help and they get me in and out fast! Great Customer service at this old time small Pharmacy. Rather do business here than the large chains.

Knowledgeable, personable, efficient and pleasant! Who could ask for anything more?

I can honestly say that this pharmacy goes above and beyond todays pharmacies. They are truly in the people pleasing business. You are spoken to by name and when you need help in learning about a new prescription your doctor has prescribed for you, the pharmacist Norm, stops whatever he is doing to come talk to you and makes sure you understand what the drug is for, and how and when to use it. I had one prescription that I didn’t know needed to be refrigerated until he showed me on the label where it said «must be refrigerated.» Now that’s what I call service. At alot of the retail drug stores where you wait in a long line to pick up your drugs the techs don’t always have the time to tell you these important details.
Also when I go into the pharmacy I can always pick up other things that I need or a little something to snack on for my long ride home. I couldn’t say more because I don’t like feeling like a number today, I like feeling like a real person where somebody knows your name and learns about you and that’s how it is at Parkside. You want delivery… it’s free. just ask… thanks Norm for remembering that people are people and you treat them like you would like to be treated

I still remember the personal feeling and fun time I had when young and my parents went into the pharmacy and their was the soda counter. It was personal and the Pharmacy staff was helpful and cared. Parkside Pharmacy is as close as it gets! While there is no soda counter, there are plenty of snacks available and usually something on hand that is a little different from the ordinary junk candy stuff. More importantly I like the pharmacist, Norm. He clearly takes a personal interest in my medicine situation. He explains the best way to take the medicines, what they are used for, and any special side effects I should look out for. When I have a personal question about over the counter remedies he is very helpful in guiding me in the right direction. He made one suggestion regarding a skin issue for me that has been enormously helpful. Though I go in personally for my meds, you will not be put on hold if you call in with a personal question, refill, or told to come back when you present your prescription. This pharmacist is the owner, he has been doing this for a long time and knows his stuff. He knows that having a medical issue of any sort is important to that individual person and it needs to be handled in a personal manner. Very pleased to have Parkside and Norm on my side during these days of ever increasing factory like chain stores.

It was a surprise to find this pharmacy right there in the building where my doctor was. So convenient! You’d hardly know it was there, and then there it was. It was almost stepping back into time to find a pharmacist that looked you in the eye and really cared to be of service, asked me how my day was, and was prompt in filling my order. I liked too that he pointed out that the pills I got should be taken with food. Sure they have a label that says all this, but he took the extra time and effort to point it out. Not only does that pharmacist know his stuff, he really seemed to care. An extra treat were the wrist watches he had on display. While a tiny part of the shop, they were unique little watches that showed real style. I couldn’t resist and bought one for my wife and she loved it. And she can be picky! Anyway, the net of it all for me is how convenient was the experience. I’m glad he’s there right in my doctor’s building.

I couldn’t agree more with the last review… the experience at Parkside Pharmacy is second to none. With all the chain pharmacies around, It is so rare these days to find a pharmacist that will actually take the time to explain the medicine you are taking, including its side effects, how to take it, and possible interactions with other medicines you might be on. Norm (the pharmacist and owner) is awesome! He’s so experienced knowledgable, and friendly. The service at Parkside is amazing. I love the FREE DELIVERY and VALIDATED PARKING. I will never go to a CVS or Rite Aid again (or any other independent pharmacy)!

Parkside is a treasure in Santa Monica. Norm and his staff are professional, knowledgable and super FAST! I could wait for an hour at the giant chain across the street, and be in and out at Parkside in 5 minutes. They really really know what they are doing and couldn’t be nicer doing it. If more businesses were operated like Parkside, the world would be a happier place!

Norm and the Parkside team are fabulous. Others have talked about the service and superb attitude or lack of attitude. For us the big thing is they keep track of our repeating prescriptions and deliver them before the start of the month. All hassle is eliminated on over 10 prescriptions. Why should I worry about them, when Parkside will take care of it. In addition, communication with my principal physician is always clear and simple. Again, there is no hassle factor. Parkside makes things easy for us. Our recommendation is the very highest. John Haskell, 90 049

Parkside Pharmacy is the BEST! I have been doing business with Norm for over 20 years. He is a kind & knowledgeable pharmacist. He makes sure that he takes care of his customers with a smile and the belief that your business matters to him personally. NOTHING like a chain pharmacy. THANK GOODNESS!